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Right now, new customers of the deal site Sneakpeeq can receive a free beauty product and a free pair of pearl earrings just for joining! Shipping is free on both of these items. For the pearl earrings, here’s a how-to: Go to Sneakpeeq and select the pink “sign in” button. You will then be prompted [...]

Austin has road races just about every weekend – but if you’re looking for something a little different, check out today’s offer from HomeRun: $32 for a ticket to the Rebel Race in Smithville. This mud run-slash-obstacle-course 5K race is scheduled for June 9 in Bastrop County. You’ll run through muck, conquer military-style obstacles like [...]

Local eateries III Forks and Cool River Cafe are offering a nice deal: Two free tickets to an Austin Toros game. To take advantage of this offer, simply print this offer or this offer and bring it to the box office on March 30 for the Toros vs. Canton game. Or, send an email to [...]

Enjoy the wonders of springtime at this year’s Zilker Garden Festival, scheduled for Saturday, March 31 and Sunday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Zilker Botanical Garden. For over 50 years, the annual festival has been a one-stop, garden shopping destination when spring arrives in Austin and Central Texas. A family-friendly [...]

There’s something for just about everyone at Applebee’s – and today, Austin Perks is serving up a $10-for-$20 deal there. This deal gets you $20 to spend at six Austin-area Applebee’s locations. Try their salads, burgers, sandwiches, appetizers and more. (I don’t have to tell you what Applebee’s serves, do I?) If you buy this [...]

Pre-registration is open for the city of Round Rock’s Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt, scheduled for April 5 at Old Settlers Park. When the park is dark, your flashlight will be your guide to candy, eggs, and prizes! In this annual flashlight egg hunt, bring your light and basket to search for eggs in the treat [...]

Print a coupon to receive 25 percent off your entire purchase at Einstein Bros. Bagels. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a coupon like this for Einstein’s! It’s good through April 8. Find your nearest Einstein Bros. Bagels here. Subscribe to Austin on the Cheap by e-mail and like us on Facebook.

Bring the kids to Central Market’s N. Lamar store on Saturday, March 31 from noon to 2 p.m. for their Magical Marionettes Puppet Show. This variety show sponsored by Music Forever Music Together features marionette jugglers, singers, soldiers, acrobats, musicians, dancers, skeletons, grandparents and animals. Together they create a magical world of characters and stories [...]

On Sunday, April 1, from 1-3 p.m., Michaels stores will hold an Easter Pail Make-It Take-It Event. Kids 3 and up can decorate an Easter pail for free. This activity will be held while supplies last, so show up early to get your free Easter pail! Subscribe to Austin on the Cheap by e-mail and [...]

I love food deals! Today, HomeRun is offering $5 for $10 at Bufalo Bob’s Chalupa Wagon. This trailer on Live Oak St. (corner of S. 1st and Oltorf) serves up non-greasy chalupas made from fresh, healthy ingredients. Try the San Antonian (made with hummus, flaxseed, all-natural chicken, onion, lettuce tomato and cheese) or get the [...]

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Welcome to Austin on the Cheap, your source for the best restaurant, shopping and attraction deals in Austin, Texas and the surrounding Hill Country. Serving Austin, UT, Round Rock, West Lake Hills, Buda, Hutto, Dripping Springs and more. This website is part of the Cities on the Cheap blog network. It is maintained by Jennifer Acosta Scott, a writer, mom and bargain-hunter.